This month in the apiary

As we approach November/December there are a number of management items we should consider. While counter intuitive it is not the cold but moisture that should concern us. There are various ways to vent excess moisture from the hive. I have found the use of an insulated box containing hay or other absorbent material to[Read More…]

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Varroa I would like to take this opportunity to alert/caution you regarding high mite populations in honey bee colonies this year due to an unusually long bee season similar to past year. We had another long bee season this year similar to past year (2015) due to prevailing warm weather of about seven months. Longer […]

You can now register for the upcoming fall conference at the Oregon Garden online as well as by mail with the Conference Registration Form! The conference website, which includes the agenda as well as information about the presenters and abstracts of the presentations, will provide updates as they become available. The deadline for registration is October 18. Although […]

All beekeepers, whether backyard, hobbyist, or commercial, who managed five or more colonies (not including nucs) within the state at any point during the previous (last) year are now required to register with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). This is the result of House Bill 3362, which modified Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 602 and […]

The 2015 Oregon State Fair has come and gone. The 2015 Bee Booth was a HUGE success! Once again the Oregon State Beekeepers Association and affiliated clubs succeeded in building a first class bee booth for the 150th Oregon State Fair. The booth showcased OSBA and affiliated clubs as a positive influence on the honey bee and beekeepers […]

Tools for Varroa Management: A Guide to Effective Varroa Sampling and Control by The Honey Bee Health Coalition explains practical, effective methods that beekeepers can use to measure Varroa mite infestations in their hives and select appropriate control methods.

OSBA Officers

President: Harry Vanderpool

Vice President: Jason Rowan

Secretary: Mary Edwards

Treasurer: Joe Hansen

The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education.